Build on Our Excellence
Vote FOR Issue 40
On November 5, 2024, we urge you to vote FOR Issue 40—a 4.46 mill, 37-year Bond Issue (effective tax collection rate of 1.45 mills)—to fund essential projects outlined 2024 Campus Master Plan.
This strategic investment of $135 million will address increasing enrollment and students’ academic, developmental, and extracurricular needs through a carefully phased approach. Additionally, with expiring millage, we can maintain a substantially similar school tax effort for most residents, making this the optimal time to invest in our schools and community.
Voting FOR Issue 40 now is a fiscally responsible decision that addresses immediate facility needs for our current student population, prepares us for future growth, and minimizes the impact on taxpayers.
Issue 40 will increase our capacity for enrollment growth while enhancing the fine arts, science, and technology programs. It will also improve athletic facilities, extracurricular opportunities, transportation logistics, and student safety.
What Is Included in the 2024 Campus Master Plan?
Our 2024 Campus Master Plan, the result of over two years of intensive research, study, analysis, and planning, is a strategic blueprint to address our current student capacity needs, prepare for future enrollment growth, and continue to meet the academic and developmental needs of all students.
The plan will be implemented in two phases.
Phase 1 - Between 2025 and 2028
Build a NEW elementary school to serve approximately 1,200 students enrolled in all-day kindergarten and grades 1 and 2 to allow us to address growing capacity needs by restructuring other elementary grade levels.
Renovate an existing high school building to create a high school hub for technology for enhanced learning spaces and additional classroom space for future student growth.
Renovate the existing middle school stadium, including bathrooms and concessions to benefit interscholastic sports for grades 7-12 (football, soccer, lacrosse, field hockey, track, etc.).
Build a larger Transportation Facility to house our school bus operations. Expand bus lane at the Early Learning Center.
Phase 2 - Between 2028 and 2031
Construct updated science labs at the high school to accommodate increased science course offerings, enhanced lab learning space, and future student growth.
Build a fine arts hub (art, choir, band, orchestra, and theater) for students in grades 6-12 that will accommodate current student course enrollment and future student growth.
Expand the middle/high school cafeteria and multipurpose common area to accommodate daily student usage and future enrollment.
“We completely support the passage of the bond levy and support the need to build additional facilities to mitigate student population overcrowding and/or to enhance current instructional facilities to provide the optimal learning environment for the student population.”
— The Plain Local Education Association's Executive Board
